The defending champion Celtics have been on a spending spree, re-signing their own free agents and locking up rotation players to lucrative extensions. The Sixers made the biggest free agent splash, signing Paul George. The Knicks made a stunning trade, acquiring Mikal Bridges from their crosstown rival. The Cavaliers have given out extensions to three starters. The Bucks still … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Indiana Pacers
Eastern Notes: Booker, Heat, Hornets, Nnaji, Tominaga
Suns star Devin Booker, who is currently competing in the Olympics with Team USA, told D’Angelo Russell he wanted to be drafted by the Heat back in 2015 (YouTube link). Miami ultimately selected former Duke forward Justise Winslow at No. 10 overall, while Booker went No. 13 to Phoenix. “You knew it was Phoenix though leading up to (the draft)?” Russell asked Booker. “Oh, no,” … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Booker, Heat, Hornets, Nnaji, Tominaga
Swider, Brown Could Be Fighting For One Spot
Former Heat forward Cole Swider agreed to a non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers on Saturday. He could be in a competition with Kendall Brown for the 15th spot on the roster, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star opines. Brown, who is also on a non-guaranteed deal, struggled with his perimeter shooting in the Summer League and committed 12 turnovers in five games. Swider, … [Read more...] about Swider, Brown Could Be Fighting For One Spot
Cole Swider Agrees To One-Year Contract With Pacers
Cole Swider has agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. Swider played on a two-way contract with the Heat last season. He became an unrestricted free agent when Miami withdrew its two-way qualifying offer. Despite that, Swider was a member of the Heat’s Summer League squad. The 6’9” forward played well in the Heat’s … [Read more...] about Cole Swider Agrees To One-Year Contract With Pacers
Olympic Notes: Maluach, Deng, Tatum, Embiid, Team USA
17-year-old South Sudan center and anticipated lottery NBA prospect Khaman Maluach recently reflected on his gratitude to be logging Olympic experience so early, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape. “To me, this whole experience is sometimes feels like I’m living in a dream at 17 years old. Big dreams. And I’m just a small-town kid chasing big dreams in the big city,” Maluach … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: Maluach, Deng, Tatum, Embiid, Team USA